Gankutsuou (巌窟王)

The Count of Monte Cristo

Ladies and gentlemen, good evening.

Everything lies in ruin.

What was once believed to be solid ground has opened up and swallowed everything.

The young soul wanders aimlessly, betrayed by everything he had believed in.

But what he clutches at in the end is...

Act 17: The Confession

Someone taught me the meaning of the word hope.

Count, that someone was you!

Wait for me, Albert!

Mademoiselle.

A letter has arrived for you.

Thank you.

Why aren't you saying anything?

Why aren't you answering me?

My words now fall on deaf ears.

Is... Is that what you're trying to say?!

There is no such thing as coincidence. I believe that is what I told you.

As I recall, it is the very first thing I told you.

Everything that happens does so out of necessity.

What are you trying to say?

Tell me, if Haidee were not a living witness to your father's true identity,

...what value would there be in keeping her with me?

Tell me, if you were not Mondego's son,

...why would it have been necessary for me to meet you on Luna?

It can't be...

From the very beginning, you were using me?

Yes. I met you under the pretense of coincidence,

...and took advantage of this so-called "friendship" that you have such faith in.

THAT is what I am saying.

I even used props such as that watch.

It can't be...

From the very beginning, you were using me?

You're lying!

You're lying! You're lying!

I can't believe that everything has been a setup since the very beginning!

I can't!

I mean, haven't you always helped me, Count?

Haven't you always been looking out for me?

I don't believe that all the time we spent together was a lie!

Not one bit!

You poor, foolish boy.

You still wish to remain immersed in those naive delusions of yours?

Is that what you are trying to say?

Even if I deliberately brought you with me on that pleasure cruise that day,

...knowing full well that Haidee was about to disclose the truth at the National Assembly?

I must thank you.

You have been most useful to me in the time we have known one another.

You have my gratitude. From the bottom of my heart.

I challenge you!

My, how old-fashioned.

The son of a soldier must act in accordance with tradition?

Is that it?

The time will be tomorrow morning at five.

In the forest of Boulogne.

Weapons?

Armor and bare steel!

Very well.

Bertuccio. You are my witness.

Did you see the whole challenge from beginning to end?

Y-Yes, Excellency!

Albert! I accept your challenge.

In that case, we will meet at five tomorrow!

It will serve to freeze the memory of this day, this hour, in time.

A memory which belongs to us alone.

I must go see him.

Count, is there nothing I can do to stop this duel between you and Albert?

You told me that I am free.

That is what allowed me to live to this day without taking my own life.

But if you... If you were to perish,

...I would not be able to go on living, either.

Gankutsuou...

Wait... Not yet!

It is not yet time!

Franz?

Albert!

Franz...

You've always looked out for me,

...but I'd always plunge ahead with what I was doing, ignoring your advice.

I'm sorry... I'm so sorry, Franz.

I'm back.

Welcome home.

Geez, wipe the snot from your nose.

Get off my back!

You total idiot! You played straight into his hands!

You've got to call off this duel right now!

Cut it out!

You'll act as my second, right?

I don't blame you for being angry.

But this is one thing that I have to see through, no matter what!

Listen to me, and listen good.

The Count has been planning to kill you all along.

Are you saying that you don't care if you end up getting killed in the name of his revenge?!

Franz.